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1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?205 km/h | 127.38 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?204 Hp, 315 Nm
232.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?3.8 l
3839 cm3
234.27 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4390 mm
172.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?1960 kg
4321.06 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
Start of production October, 1981 year
End of production October, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.2 l/100 km 16.56 US mpg
19.89 UK mpg
7.04 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.3 sec
Maximum speed 205 km/h 127.38 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 204 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre 53.1 Hp/l
Torque 315 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 232.33 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 38 / 116.962
Engine displacement 3839 cm3 234.27 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs.
Max. weight 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2455 mm 96.65 in.
Front track 1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14